Mayfield Heights - Police in Mayfield Heights say a local bank was robbed at gunpoint Monday.
It happened just after 9am at the Citizens Bank at 6257 Mayfield Road. The suspect was armed with a handgun which he brandished during the robbery. He then verbally demanded money from the bank employees. The victim teller complied and provided an undisclosed amount of cash. No physical injuries were reported.
The suspect fled in what is believed to be an older model Jeep Cherokee, unknown directon.
The suspect is described as a black male in his fifties, 5'09"-5'10", stocky build wearing tan baseball hat, dark jacket and pants, dark gloves, and had something covering bottom portion of his face.
Tips can be provided to the Cleveland Division of the FBI, Mayfield Heights Police Department or Crimestoppers. Tips can remain anonymous. Reward money is available for information leading to the successful identification and prosecution of the individual responsible.
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